Manfrotto Modo Maxi 785B

[Nicola.P]

I have seen this advertised in a mag as a good mid-range tripod. Does anyone have one or know what they are like. I have a tripod my dad gave me but I do not know the make and it is abit bulky and not too sturdy so looking for a new one but cannot afford a pro range one. This is apparenly £50 and I know Manfrotto is a good make.

http://www.jessops.com/Store/s47090/1-6018-6022/Home/Summer-Sale-/Sale---Accessories/Manfrotto/Modo-Maxi-785B-Compact-Tripod/details.aspx

[Nicola.P]

Guessing no-one has one then?

Oh well will buy it and see what it's like.

[vmlopes]

Yeah I got one, fine as long as you not using any massive lenses...........lol

Nice and sturdy, and extremely light which really was the selling point for me as I do some long walks and cycle rides.

Dont expect it to be as heavily built or indeed as heavy as the 190 or 055 series though..


Victor

[Nicola.P]

That's good then. The longest lense I have is the 55-200mm kit lense and i can't afford anymore any time soon :lol: I just want a lightweight, sturdy tri-pod that does the job, nothing too fancy.

[fracster]

I have one, it is very light and very compact, it will hold th 55-200 with ease.

[_belial]

i find it an excellent carry-about tripod tbh. I have it with me whenever I go out with my backpack as it's so light and easy to setup. I've had a 40D + battery grip + 75-300 on there. It's not as sturdy as some other tripods, but light and that's just what I want when i'm halfway up a mountain :)

[scott1979]

Bought one of these from jessops today, taking it back tomorrow, meant for use with compacts, couldnt take the weight of my 40D + 17-85mm lens, Head not strong enough, head slips if im trying to take shots with the camera pointing downwards, legs not very sturdy either, they bend a bit while positioning the tripod.

Gonna get myself one of these instead:

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1027390